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WorksheetsTypes of Rocks and Fossils
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 31mins
Fossil evidence provides scientists with information about______.
how an environment changed over time
rocks and minerals
where earthquakes occur
how mountains form
Extinct
What is a good rule to follow when determining the age of rock layers?
The oldest is always on the top.
The rock layers get older as you dig deeper.
The layers position does not necessarily tell you about the age.
The youngest is always on the bottom.
What are some materials that fossilized animals are preserved in?
water
sap
snow
ice
wind
When something is fossilized that means _________.
it's a non-living thing left over froman organism
its extremely old
the living parts of the organism are gone and have been replaced by stone
it's been covered in many layers of dirt
Sediment is another word for _________________.
fossils
protection
organisms
dirt, sand, and tiny rocks
Fire rocks.
Sedimentary rocks.
Metamorphic rocks.
Igneous rocks.
Which type of rock is formed when rocks are melted deep in the Earth and cool to form new rocks?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Sandstone
Which of the following types of rocks is formed when extreme heat and pressure are combined?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
What condition is required for piles of sediment to become a sedimentary rock?
High pressure/compaction
Low temperature
Cool Air
Fill in the blank.
Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms when ________ of smaller pieces of rocks are pressed together.
Layers
Minerals
Heat
What are the three main types of rocks? Check all that apply.
Heat
Metamorphic
Igneous
Pressure
Sedimentary
Igneous rock is formed by the cooling of magma around volcanoes or deep in the earth.
True
False
Which rock is formed when rock particles are heated while being squeezed together?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
When tiny rock particles are squeezed together, ______________ rock is formed.
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Igneous
rock
rock
